Yonkers Warehouse Fire: Chemical Oxidation Causes Hazmat Situation

Chemical Fire Erupts at Yonkers Warehouse

• ⚠️ A warehouse on Woodworth Avenue in Yonkers caught fire early this morning, filling the sky with heavy smoke and creating a hazmat situation.
• 💡 Fire crews responded to a call for smoke, but upon entry, discovered that chemicals had oxidized, releasing toxic gas.
• 🏠 Three nearby homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure due to the hazardous conditions.

Firefighter Response and Previous Incident

• 🚒 Firefighters were familiar with the building, which stores beauty products from European Beauty Concept, due to a previous fire approximately two weeks prior.
• ⚡ This prior knowledge allowed crews to be more cautious and investigate the specific chemicals involved before making entry.
• 🤕 Two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the response.

Air Quality and Investigation

• 💨 Initially, residents were advised to keep windows closed, but officials later stated the impact on air quality is minimal.
• 🔍 The exact cause of the chemical oxidation and subsequent fire is currently under investigation.
• 🗣️ The warehouse owners have reportedly offered no comment regarding the incident.